THE KING OF LIES, John Hart, St. Martin’s HOLMES ON THE RANGE, Steve Hockensmith, St. Martins STILL LIFE, Louise Penny, St. Martin’s A FIELD OF DARKNESS, Cornelia Read, Mysterious Press THE HARROWING, Alexandra Sokoloff, St. Martins

Yeah, it kinda makes ya dizzy doesn't it? Being nominated is more than an honor -- it's a dandy accolade that your publisher can milk for every possible cent! It has been more than a decade since I snagged an Edgar on my first book, and an Anthony Nomination as well. Of course, it's been all downhill since then, but every book I write has "Edgar Award Winner" or "Anthony Award Nominee" splashed across the cover with all the subtlety of a Chevy Chase pratfall. Be careful driving and parking in L.A. I live here too and I have enough problems without being dented by a partner in crime.